Culture

Wednesday Notes for January 24th, 2024

Portland files a protest over a wild finish; Andscape breaks down the Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson debate as the AFC Championship approaches.

Culture

Tuesday Notes for January 23rd, 2024

Civil rights and basketball collide: Dexter Scott King's passing lands on the same day Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns post historic scoring numbers.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail"

The Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail," set to release in April 2024, is a highly anticipated addition to the Jordan Brand's Special Edition (SE) range.

Fashion

KENZO x ASICS x Nigo: A Fusion of Color, Heritage, and Technical Expertise

KENZO and ASICS, under Nigo's direction, have blended high fashion with athletic functionality.

Penfield

Penfield Mattawa Comfort Zone Fleece

Penfield releases a Mattawa Borg Fleece Jacket in Shaved Chocolate.

Fashion

Off-White "Homecoming"

Off-White™, a brand synonymous with boundary-pushing fashion, presents its Spring Summer 2024 collection, aptly titled "Homecoming".

Culture

Monday Notes for January 22nd, 2024

Kaluuya steps into directing with 'The Kitchen' — a film set in a near-future housing crisis — while Lamar Jackson writes a new chapter in Baltimore.

What to watch: Brief Tender Light

Kofi Yankah's documentary follows four African students at MIT navigating identity, ambition, and the tension between becoming agents of change and staying true to home.

Culture

Friday Notes for January 19th, 2024

Spelman secures what may be the largest gift to an HBCU; Jerod Mayo breaks barriers as a rare Black NFL head coach promoted from within; Wales Bonner teams with adidas for Dream Study.

Awake NY

Awake NY JA ONE XTC Restock & Presale

JA ONE's graffiti legacy meets Awake NY's streetwear sensibility in a restock that celebrates New York's evolving urban culture through wearable art.

Wales Bronner

Wales Bonner Fall/Winter 2024: Dream Study - A Fusion of Cultures and Collaboration with adidas

Bonner imagines the Howard University campus as a living archive — drawing on 1990s yearbooks, Saville Row tailoring, and adidas sport to build the 'Dream Study' universe.

NBA

NBA All-Star Leaders LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo Hold Edge as Voting Enters Final Days

The Greek Freak paces the East with 4.3M All-Star votes; LeBron leads the West with 3.9M — voting stays open through late January 2024.